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Benjamin Brooks
@BenBrooksSr · MD · H
Posts508
Engagement3,022
Voting-record position-0.407
CoverageJan 12, 2023 to Sep 28, 2024
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Percentage-point difference between this legislator’s topic share and the party median. Bars left are under-indexed; bars right are over-indexed.
Most distinctive Education 10.2 pp above the party median
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- Under
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Voice fingerprint. 14 topics shown on a symmetric scale from −10.2 pp to +10.2 pp. Most distinctive topic: Education, 10.2 pp above the party median.
Under-indexed Party median Over-indexed
- Education Over-indexed +10.2 pp
- Civil Rights Under-indexed −7.3 pp
- Defense Over-indexed +6.2 pp
- Transportation Over-indexed +4.0 pp
- Social Welfare Over-indexed +4.0 pp
- Public Lands Over-indexed +3.3 pp
- Government Operations Under-indexed −2.8 pp
- Labor Over-indexed +2.5 pp
- Law and Crime Under-indexed −2.1 pp
- Macroeconomics Under-indexed −1.8 pp
- Culture Under-indexed −1.4 pp
- Immigration Over-indexed +1.0 pp
- Health Under-indexed −1.0 pp
- Energy Over-indexed +0.9 pp
Bars share a symmetric scale of ±10.2 pp. Showing 14 of 22 topics under the selected ordering.
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| Topic | Legislator share | Party median | Difference | Direction | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 14.8% | 4.6% | +10.2 pp | Over-indexed | 75 |
| Civil Rights | 0.2% | 7.5% | −7.3 pp | Under-indexed | 1 |
| Defense | 6.9% | 0.7% | +6.2 pp | Over-indexed | 35 |
| Transportation | 5.3% | 1.3% | +4.0 pp | Over-indexed | 27 |
| Social Welfare | 8.1% | 4.1% | +4.0 pp | Over-indexed | 41 |
| Public Lands | 4.1% | 0.9% | +3.3 pp | Over-indexed | 21 |
| Government Operations | 8.9% | 11.6% | −2.8 pp | Under-indexed | 45 |
| Labor | 4.3% | 1.9% | +2.5 pp | Over-indexed | 22 |
| Law and Crime | 2.0% | 4.1% | −2.1 pp | Under-indexed | 10 |
| Macroeconomics | 0.0% | 1.8% | −1.8 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Culture | 0.0% | 1.4% | −1.4 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Immigration | 1.4% | 0.4% | +1.0 pp | Over-indexed | 7 |
| Health | 5.7% | 6.7% | −1.0 pp | Under-indexed | 29 |
| Energy | 1.4% | 0.5% | +0.9 pp | Over-indexed | 7 |
| Housing | 1.6% | 2.3% | −0.7 pp | Under-indexed | 8 |
| Uncategorized | 34.1% | 33.6% | +0.5 pp | Over-indexed | 173 |
| Agriculture | 0.0% | 0.4% | −0.4 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce | 0.0% | 0.4% | −0.4 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| International Affairs | 0.0% | 0.4% | −0.4 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Technology | 0.0% | 0.2% | −0.2 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Environment | 1.4% | 1.4% | −0.0 pp | Under-indexed | 7 |
| Unclassified | 0.0% | 0.0% | −0.0 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
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I was pleased to welcome the Black Boy and Joy Genius Mentoring Program from @FMS_BCPS to join @SpeakerAJones, @voteforjenwhite, @votensp and me for a wonderful time.<U+00A0>May all of them find new roads to travel, new horizons to explore and new dreams to conquer. https://t.co/rndazUYM8D https://t.co/umKLRenRvS
It was an honor to be recognized by the Maryland Senate on National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Thank you to all my colleagues for their kindness and thank you to everyone who has served our country. https://t.co/xZuXHEJqiw https://t.co/0AV70isnnq
First day in the office after being sworn in! Our team is ready to work hard for District 10 and the State of Maryland. Today we are wearing blue to support Baltimore County Public Schools! #BCPSblue #MGA2023 #MDpolitics https://t.co/Y1FjWNM2Sb
RT @TheMDTA: Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer travel season. Minimize delays at Bay Bridge by following suggested travel<U+2026>
Congratulations to Gabriella Wiggins who is serving as a page for the 2023 Session! She attends Franklin High School in Reisterstown. https://t.co/VQQaAAE2wP
RT @tennismelissa: Baltimore County Moms rallied in the morning, then spent the afternoon meeting with our Senators and Delegates/Staff! @M<U+2026>
RT @BaltCoPS: <U+0001F4E3> Spread the word! We are seeking qualified professionals to join #TeamBCPS! Apply today at https://t.co/AhkNwzKm87. Learn M<U+2026>
RT @BaltCoExec: This bill signing represents a huge step towards modernizing the region<U+2019>s water and wastewater utilities <U+2014> which currently<U+2026>
The #Redline is back on track! Thank you to the Moore-Miller Administration and Maryland<U+2019>s Federal representatives for reviving this project. The Redline will bring countless economic and social benefits for Baltimore City and County! https://t.co/P4ZYVUf7Ie